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Overview:

Fun XC trails easily accessed from Ellensburg. Manastash Ridge is a non-motorized multi-use area (south face of the ridge) with steep hiking trails and more moderate grade trails specific to biking. The trail conditions are typically good year round except for spring thaw. Avoid these trails when soft conditions exist. If the double track after the first left turn is soft, the trails above should not be ridden. Trail damage in this soil lasts year round and degrades user experience. Avoid leaving ruts.

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The north side is the area in which most are accustomed. The bike trails are signed "Mark Brewer Memorial Trails" and are located east of the hiking trails on more gradual slopes above the mansion. Some riders detest the beginning double track (~200 meters) due to it's steep and rocky character. The first corners of the bike specific singletrack can be daunting, but be encouraged that the grade eases up and trails become much more friendly once you get above the fenceline behind the big house.

The South or 'backside' parking takes about 5 additional minutes to access from E'burg but means you do not have to climb the 1,400' Chest Pains hill, or you can access it later in the ride. In Ellensburg take Umptanum Rd as if you are heading toward Umptanum Falls. Top of the paved canyon road, reset the odometer at the end of the pavement! 3.4 miles past the end of the pavement there is a line of rocks. Park at the west end of the line or rocks (often used by target shooters shooting north). Area users seem to get along well but keep in mind communication is key. Go introduce yourself and let other users know you are in the area and that you will be riding to the west then north. The PDF map for Manastash-Umptaum South shows the parking areas (P). Hop on Dog Show trail right away, it's behind the orange "Fiber Optic" sign. Trail can also be accessed by riding down Umptanum Rd.(West about 250 yards) and access Hippies Use the Side Door in the first draw on your right. This is the south access trail to use to get into the main trail area.

Advocacy Info

The Mark Brewer Memorial Trails on Manastash Ridge are specific to biking but are multi-use. Use courtesy!

Trails are riding great and the Balsalm roots are still going strong. Everything on the north side is riding better than ever thanks to the work of the Kittitas Chapter. Nice work Kittitas Chapter! The backside trails are also riding great! Frisky Donkey is a must ride rig...

Manastash Trails are riding. Avoid times of FREEZE THAW and after rain for a few days, but otherwise, come ride! Check the forecast for temps and ride in the afternoons on days it's freezing unless you are on dawn patrol and beat the thaw. Enjoy!

These trails are CLOSED. Check back later for updates. Mountain bikers have been riding on muddy trails and have caused major damage in numerous sections. Please observe the voluntary closure and ride elsewhere until this area drys. Trails above the 2 mile mark are damaged...

It is the year in which summer never arrived in Central Washington. Frequent rains mean these trails are in fantastic shape. The dirt is grippy right now. Rode Hippies, Burro Loco, Gunsmoke, Gnomenclature, and Frisky Donkey.

The trails all over the Manastash area are riding well. No wet spots. Gnomeclature is very grown over but should be easier to find once the grass dies for the season. Frisky Donkey CCW is sweet. The Pines is a great loop to cirle back to the top of Chest Pains. Acces...

Trails not quite ready yet. Still way too soft in spots. Some of the lower area trails will be ready in a week or two, but the upper trails (above the Oh Deer cutoff) won't be ridable for a few more weeks at best. Watch for updates. Be nice to the trails and spread the wor...

Manastash bike trails are getting dusty but not so bad that they are moon dust. Rip Line is getting super loose. Chest Pains and Pink Pelvis are hard packed and buff 90% of the way. There are some sections that are super slick because of marbles over hard pack clay. Holdin...